Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever. I would like to ask: If a child's tonsillitis is very painful, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good effects. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately.In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and focus on liquid foods.